Lamar Police Department strives to create a safe community

March 17, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Lamar Police Department is currently working to limit face to face interactions. Any call that can be handled by telephone will be handled without a personal police response. This includes the main number, 417-682-3546, or 911 if it is an emergency.

Police officers will stop responding to medical calls unless requested by EMS or if a specific need arises. Officers will no longer respond to vehicle lockouts unless a child is in the vehicle; other services are offered around the community to fulfill this need.

The police ride-along program is being suspended and city court has been canceled for March 24. Notices will be sent to those who were supposed to appear.

Officers will continue to respond to all violent crimes, those requiring the collection of evidence and those determined by supervision.





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